IFRC - What we dohttp://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster-law/Disaster lawThe facilitation of aid was the subject of a high-level meeting in Geneva this week, where leaders from across the economic, trade, development and humanitarian sectors gathered together with government representatives at the 2017 ‘Aid for Trade’ event.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:06:00 +0200http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/humanitarian-diplomacy_old/Humanitarian diplomacySince its inception, the Red Cross Red Crescent has been practicing humanitarian diplomacy on many fronts.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:28:00 +0200http://www.ifrc.org/https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/community-engagement/Community engagementBeneficiary communications and accountability is about giving people a voice and empowering them to participate in their own recovery.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:51:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster-management/responding/services-for-the-disaster-affected/shelter-and-settlement/ShelterThe shelter activities of the IFRC focus on particularly vulnerbale people who have lost their homes or whose homes are seriously damaged.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:24:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster-management/preparing-for-disaster/risk-reduction/Risk reductionTo reduce disaster risk, the IFRC has three main strategies: to strengthen the preparedness and capacities; to promote activities and actions; and to protect development projects.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:53:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster-management/from-crisis-to-recovery/RecoveryRecovery refers to programmes which assist those who have suffered the full impact of a disaster to rebuild their homes, lives and services and to strengthen their capacity to cope with future disasters.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:40:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/logistics/Humanitarian logisticsThe basic task of humanitarian logistics is the acquisition and delivery of requested supplies and services, at the places and times they are needed, whilst ensuring best value for money.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:53:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/development/Development workWe are already well known for our vital relief work in disasters and crises, and we remain committed to be the world’s leading humanitarian actor.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:46:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/http://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/migration/MigrationMigrants make up three per cent of the global population, meaning approximately one in 35 people in the world is a migrant. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:18:00 +0200http://www.ifrc.org/http://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/red-cross-and-red-crescent-youth/YouthYoung people are actively involved in the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent at all levels.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:58:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/capacity-building/Capacity buildingGuiding and supporting the development of its member National Societies is one of the IFRC's fundamental tasks.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:56:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/principles-and-values/Promoting principles and valuesIn this section you can find contents related to Gender, Non-violence, Non-discrimination and Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:51:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster-management/Disaster and crisis managementWe strive to ensure that a well-functioning, relevant global disaster management system is in place to address the needs of vulnerable people affected by disasters.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:08:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/health/Health Health and care activities in the IFRC include first aid and emergency response as well as epidemic control, programmes in health promotion and prevention, addressing stigma, providing psychosocial care and enabling community empowerment.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:01:00 +0100http://www.ifrc.org/https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/volunteers/VolunteersVolunteers have been the backbone of our Movement since its birth in 1863. The Red Cross Red Crescent has currently more than 13 million active volunteers.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:07:00 +0100